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R7 WAR

1998 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,720 mi
Last recorded52,720 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 WAR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

smoke from radiator

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,178 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,178 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,595 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,193 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,109 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,523 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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R7 WAR is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 48,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R7 WAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R7 WAR registered?

R7 WAR is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R7 WAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 WAR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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